Important information for women with dense breasts.

Types of mammograms

Screening mammograms are for women without any symptoms as part of normal preventive health care. Screening mammograms establish a baseline study of the breast and are used to monitor breast health of women over 40 or with special risks of breast cancer or those with implants.

Diagnostic mammograms are for women with current problems such as lumps, nipple discharges, unusual tenderness or pain, recent diagnosis of breast cancer (within 3 years), or visual skin changes. A diagnostic mammogram helps your physician understand and diagnose the breast problem. Women generally learn the results of a diagnostic mammogram upon completion of the exam. Women's Imaging Center has a staff of specialized physicians and technologists who perform diagnostic mammograms and other studies, such as breast ultrasound, as required. Breast ultrasound is used to help determine the cause of a lump or finding discovered on a mammogram. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to help tell the difference between fluid-filled cysts and solid masses. This test is used in addition to, not as a replacement of, a mammogram.

A 3D mammogram is clinically proven to provide more accurate breast cancer screenings, detects 41 percent more invasive breast cancers, detects cancer 15 months earlier and reduces patient call-backs from false positives by up to 40 percent compared to traditional mammograms. That means more peace of mind for you, in a comparable exam experience, in the same position, time and breast compression as a conventional 2D mammogram.

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